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Deborah Conroy

‘We are at a standstill’: DuPage County Board and County Clerk at odds over clerk’s authority

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek continues to refuse to answer questions about no-bid contracts awarded by her office, potentially setting the stage for a legal fight w...

Jim Slusher

A lesson beyond the story of one man’s excellence in his work

We publish a lot of stories about the good that people do in our communities and schools, but there was something singular in Steve Zalusky’s report Tuesday about the nat...

The Chicago Bears unveiled designs Wednesday for a new domed stadium on the parking lot south of Soldier Field. The team has pledged $2 billion to help fund the project, but is reportedly looking for at least that much in taxpayer money.

Bears making right moves for their roster, not for their stadium dreams

This could be the biggest week in Bears modern history. Or the organization can get flagged for a false start yet again.

Richard “Dick” Erzen, College of Lake County’s founding president.

‘He loved that college’: Richard G. Erzen, first College of Lake County president, dies at 96

Appointed in 1968, Erzen oversaw the development of the Grayslake campus He left Lake County long ago, but educator Richard “Dick” Erzen considered being named the f...

Park district: No taxpayer dollars will be spent to expand Cosley Zoo parking

If the Wheaton Park District gets the green light to build a 93-space parking lot across the street from Cosley Zoo, the project would cost an estimated $2.1 million, off...

Treat mom to The Capital Grille's lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails on May 12.

Plan now for Mother’s Day: Here are over 100 restaurant ideas to get you started

It’s never too early to start planning for Mother’s Day. It may seem like you have plenty of time before Sunday, May 12, but dining reservations go quickly. We found a few places — about 100, give or take — to get you started.

‘She loved Bensenville’: Former village clerk Vera Johnson dies at 96

Remembered for her infectious smile, girlish laugh and love of Bensenville, Elvira “Vera” Johnson died last week at the age of 96. Johnson worked in Bensenville governmen...

Several construction projects are scheduled on the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) this year.

Traveling west on I-88 from the suburbs? Road construction awaits

If you’re headed to a graduation at Northern Illinois University this spring, give yourself plenty of time to get there. The Illinois tollway recently kicked off a major ...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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